Wednesday, 9/17/2025 from 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM EST (Education Block 4)

Room: W109 B

Topic(s):
Operations and Maintenance, Technology

Description:
In the evolving field of park and recreation management, technology has transformed operations, asset management and safety. This panel session highlights the role of AI in driving efficiency and accountability with a focus on preparing organizations for successful Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) implementation. The session begins with a 25-year overview of how technology has addressed challenges in compliance, asset tracking and liability management. It emphasizes the importance of “aligning your ducks” by ensuring foundational processes, goals and data accuracy before integrating a CMMS. Without this alignment, departments risk data inconsistencies, workflow disruptions, and inefficiencies that hinder advanced systems. The session explores how AI enhances fleet management, grounds maintenance, playground safety and park operations. Attendees will gain practical guidance on aligning operations, achieving data readiness, and establishing compliance measures for long-term success. This roadmap ensures technology adoption aligns with departmental objectives.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will understand how to set up foundational processes and ensure data accuracy in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) implementation.

2. Attendees will learn practical ways to leverage AI to improve fleet management, grounds maintenance and safety.

3. Attendees will understand how to use AI to drive operational efficiencies, leading to long-term benefits of CMMS implementation.

Speaker(s):
Latha Kumar
Brian Mckenna
Omotayo Ajayi
Christopher Lessig